The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

while she felt the

Most likely because this was the first time he had ever taken the

always be her who initiated. She didn't blame him,

emotions on him. Even though their progress was extremely slow, it was nonetheless still progress, and Amanda could see from Ren's behavior that he was

actions were testimony to this, and her heart warmed up a

But...

with her arm while her

just

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

Ryan's screen as his fingers

if Ryan was actually able to see what the tabs exhibited given how quickly they arrived

eyes over the five monitors in front of him, Ryan's hand paused. Then, with a

be an external generator that is powering up the system. If I disable the system, the generator will activate and the enemies will be alerted of our

stare at one

They have a backup generator for their system. You must act

[No problem]

voice echoed inside of his

It belonged to Ava.

you

"Got it."

shut

main screen, Ryan took a pen from the side of his desk and signed something

we should be able to meet our

time. They were required by law to meet certain monthly targets in order to maintain

were of the lowest rank in the past, it wasn't an issue before, but when their mercenary organization rose in status, they were required to

wasn't just the fame that came with it, but they were also granted priority to certain dungeons. That alone

in the group took turns, and at the moment, it was Hein

this mission complete, we can relax for another

dropped the pen on the table and reclined on his

then blankly stared at the

sure is

tried his best to make up for his absence,

after he took over his role that he understood just how good

not think about

chest tighten whenever he thought of

time had passed,

Smallsnake meant so much to him, but

he want such a situation

Ding—!

Ryan received a message. It was

going to another

couple of times as heavy silence fell upon the

he tried to calm down, but when he saw the words 'another planet' he couldn't stop himself

all of his might. Unknowingly, his

'Calm down Ryan.'

him to quell his rough breathing, and even then,

"Huff…huff…"

he brought his

[Okay.]

single word. And one that took all of

his seat once he

head to look at his mirror while resting both of his hands on the desk to support his

can't go on, I need to

***

"We're here."

the black car and stretched my body. A familiar

my eyes while breathing

'Here I am.'

been a while since I had been here. Honestly, everything felt so familiar yet

put how I was feeling into words, but…it wasn't a

it was eating away at

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